Christmas Shopping

I've heard many claim that "Everything is made in China, so it can't be avoided". I disagree but, the issue is bigger than even that. Many American families (yes, that includes children), depend on the income and benefits that one or both parents receive from their employment. When companies go belly up, close or move operations overseas, that income and benefits cease. America has lost many jobs, many tax dollars and many livelihoods to firms moving their operations and jobs overseas. It's gotten to the point where the United States cannot even build their own military devices and equipment but, have to rely on other countries, many of whom are our enemies for military equipment and hardware. Many of these countries "hide" programming code and "backdoors" so that systems can be disabled at their whim.

Apparently people need to be reminded that China is a Communist Country NOT democratic like the U.S.

I might also remind people that China has aspirations for WORLD domination, and yes, that includes the United States. There is no "Constitutional rights" in a Communist country. There is only what the Communist regime says is allowed. There is no personal property either, EVERYTHING belongs to the government, including your wages.

China leads the world in political deaths, "suicides" and political prisoners.

This is exactly where liberals and Democrats want to take America by ANY means necessary! If you think ballot/voter fraud was outrageous, you ain't seen nothing yet!!

ive been buying everyone for birthdays and Christmas times diamonds. rough diamonds. shipping is free in the US. i dont even have to fight the masses. life is wonderfull.

I'm hoping to build my house next year, complete with shop.  I'd love to start making gifts.  I've made a few lamps for friends and family.  They have USB phone chargers and are great for night stands if you like 1/2" pipe iron.

Crusader wrote:I'm hoping to build my house next year, complete with shop.  I'd love to start making gifts.  I've made a few lamps for friends and family.  They have USB phone chargers and are great for night stands if you like 1/2" pipe iron.

I.M.C. is so much more compact. try it.

jirqoadai wrote:ive been buying everyone for birthdays and Christmas times diamonds. rough diamonds. shipping is free in the US. i dont even have to fight the masses. life is wonderfull.

Ohhh gooody goody goody I can't wait for mine!

jirqoadai wrote:ive been buying everyone for birthdays and Christmas times diamonds. rough diamonds. shipping is free in the US. i dont even have to fight the masses. life is wonderfull.

I guess if one has wealth beyond compare then diamonds are ok. For the rest of us poor slobs who aren't swimming in money, it's a different story. I guess the rest of could send glass maybe...

RV wrote:

jirqoadai wrote:ive been buying everyone for birthdays and Christmas times diamonds. rough diamonds. shipping is free in the US. i dont even have to fight the masses. life is wonderfull.

I guess if one has wealth beyond compare then diamonds are ok. For the rest of us poor slobs who aren't swimming in money, it's a different story. I guess the rest of could send glass maybe...

no. not wealth. brains. most rough diamonds ive bought ( greens and oranges ) have been under $75/ct.

jirqoadai wrote:

Crusader wrote:I'm hoping to build my house next year, complete with shop.  I'd love to start making gifts.  I've made a few lamps for friends and family.  They have USB phone chargers and are great for night stands if you like 1/2" pipe iron.

I.M.C. is so much more compact. try it.

Most of my lamps are smaller. I've even done some tiny "robot lamps" with the outlet box for the body and a bulb for the head.

I like the little robot.

you dont or shouldnt go gas pipe. IMC and its fittings is about half that size. your not trying to maintane 35lbs per inch, are you?